The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Election campaign at half-mast as leaders remember Pope

Election campaign events by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been cancelled because of the Pope's death, as early voting opens.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

'Part of me': PM reflects on faith after Pope's death

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Pope Francis for his humility and embrace of social justice following the pontiff's death.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

Coalition says a national sex offender register would be a ‘powerful deterrent’. How would it work, and why now?

Proposed 12-month trial would be based on models in WA and UK and overseen by Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

Russia has warned Australia to stay in its lane over concerns in Canberra about the prospect of the authoritarian state putting war planes in Indonesia.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

‘Propaganda’: Albanese mocks Russia’s ‘you have no cards’ warning to Australia

Incendiary letter by Moscow’s envoy says Australians should be more concerned about US bases on their soil than a Russian base in Indonesia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025

Albanese looks to tuck into Victorian electoral fortune

Over a succulent Chinese meal, the prime minister has aimed to shore up support in marginal seats in Victoria ahead of voters going to the polls.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

Major parties 'off the mark' in key battleground

Voters are unsure who to back in one of the nation's most marginal seats, pointing to an uninspiring campaign and misgivings about a contender.

AAP · Apr 20, 2025

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

Although the coalition has assumed underdog status, Peter Dutton says he could still snag a win - while Anthony Albanese isn't letting his guard down.

AAP · Apr 20, 2025

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

AAP · Apr 20, 2025